Part 5/8:
The Colorful Finishing Touches
The following day involved adding color to the sugar plums. A sugary mixture was heated to the desired temperature before being used to coat the cherries in various hues. This process emphasized the candy's festive appearances, reminding one of their aesthetic appeal during holiday festivities.
Interestingly, the term "sugar plums" may have emerged in literary works as early as the 1600s, serving as a metaphor for sweet talk or deception rather than specifically referring to a confection. Over time, they evolved to describe various candy-covered seeds or spices and were often used in theatrical contexts, including works that predate modern tales of Santa Claus.